Police officer blinded in both eyes after responding to ‘targeted’ attack that killed colleague, family says

DALLAS (Gray News) – A Texas police officer is blind in both eyes after responding to a “targeted” attack that killed another officer.

According to the Dallas Police Department, Sr. Cpl. Karissa David responded to the scene of an Aug. 29 shooting in which 30-year-old Corey Cobb-Bey allegedly shot and killed Officer Darron Burks as he sat in his car, WFAA reported.

Police said when David arrived at the scene, Cobb-Bey ran up to her and shot her multiple times.

David was shot in the face during the attack, according to police.

Another officer, Sr. Cpl. Jamie Farmer, was also injured in the shooting but was treated and later released from the hospital, police said.

“Our officers were targeted by this coward,” Police Chief Eddie Garcia said during a police conference. “And for no other reason than the uniform we wear.”

David’s family posted an update on their GoFundMe page where they revealed that she is currently blind in both eyes.

“The money coming in will be used for modifications to their home, technology and devices that will help her live without her vision and get her to the therapies and care she needs,” her family said in the update.

Her family also said she has major surgery in the hospital next week on her jaw and teeth, as well as other specialist visits scheduled.

Through it all, her family thanked everyone for all their support.

“We want to thank you for your prayers for Karissa, her parents, Josh, extended family, the entire Dallas Police Department and the other families affected by this senseless tragedy. We believe in a miracle-working God,” they said.

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